甘肃省武威第十八中学学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题含答案 师生通用Word文档格式.docx

1、When we reached my hometown, the family dropped us at the nearest point from where we could catch a shared taxi to get back to the spot where we had parked our bike. On the way, a laborer stopped the taxi. The driver saw his clothes and asked him whether he had money to pay the fare. The laborer sho

2、ok his head and said, “No”.On hearing this, the driver refused to take him.I remembered my own trouble a few minutes earlier, and I told the driver to allow him to sit with us, as I would pay his fare. What an immediate opportunity to pass on the familys act of kindness! That night, I felt lightness

3、 in my heart, and I went to sleep happily and filled with joy about what I had gotten to do. How I wish this chain of kindness could continue all over the world with your help! That is why today I especially share my story with you!1. How did the author and his friend get to their hometown?A. By tak

4、ing a taxi B. By walkingC. With the help of a laborerD. With the help of a family2. The reason why the driver permitted the laborer to get in at last is that .A. the driver showed mercy on the laborerB. the laborer finally agreed to pay his own fareC. the author promised to pay the laborers fareD. t

5、he driver dislikes to take another passenger 3. The author writes the passage mainly in order to .A. make such act of kindness spread in the worldB. make people remember a moving story foreverC. tell what shall people pay attention to in the weddingD. tell how people should deal with the strangers o

6、n the way BJohn Smith，an office worker，lives in WashingtonHe inherited （继承） a million dollars when he was 23，but he wasnt happy at allWhen his college friends were looking for their jobs，he didnt have toJack decided to live a simple life like everyone elseHe gave $l0,000 of his money to a charity （慈

7、善机构） to help poor children live a better lifeToday he is 36He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only，but he is very happy Up to now John has helped some children from poor countries all over the world，by sending them each $200 a monthThe money was used for the childrens stud

8、y, food, medicine and clothingJohn receives a report each year on the childrens progressThey can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak EnglishWhen John first heard about these children，he wanted to help them“It was nothing special,” he said“Until I went to these countries and me

9、t the children I was helping，I didnt know anything about their life” Once John went to meet a little girl in AfricaHe said that the meeting was very exciting“When I met herI felt very ,very happyhe said“And I saw that the money was used for a good causeIt brought me happinessI want to do everything

10、I can to go on helping those children”4John didnt need to look for a job _Abefore he went to college Bafter he went to AfricaCbecause he got a lot of money Dbefore he received a report5.John learned about the childrens progress by _Avisiting them each year Bgetting a report every yearCstaying with t

11、hem Dtalking to them in English6.The underlined words “ a good cause ”means“_” in ChineseA施舍 B行善 C优惠 D赏赐7Whats the main idea of the story?AHelp others，and you will feel happyBIts necessary to write letters to poor childrenCLive a simple life，and you can give others helpDIts the most important to hel

12、p the children in AfricaCMelbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo trav

13、elers go there. As an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality amo

14、ng the sexes. Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the p

15、arty-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle.Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not well-tr

16、aveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual c

17、ulture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction. Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spi

18、ritual retreat（静修）. The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway. 8. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around. B. Theyre great for solo travelers. C. They offer good spas and yoga. D. There are no language barriers. 9.W

19、here can you enjoy both convenienttransportandbeautifulbeaches?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China. D. Bali, Indonesia.10. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C. Meeting som

20、e amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.11. What type of writing is this text? A. A travel journal. B. A business report. C. A travel guide. D.A press advertisement.DEveryone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend

21、to talk, laugh and do things with. Sure, there are times when we need to be alone. We dont always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend. No two people are the same. Sometimes friends dont get along well. That doesnt mean they no longer like each other. Most of the tim

22、e they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Fa

23、milies sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named in this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.There is more good news for people, if they h

24、ave friends. These people live longer than those people who dont have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.12. The first paragraph tells us _.A. w

25、hat is the feeling of having no friends B. we always need friends around usC. making friends is a need in peoples life D. we need to be alone in our life13.Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. a town B. a room C. a school D. a libra

26、ry14. Why do people who have friends live longer? A. They feel happier and healthier. B. They know more about friendship C. They take less care of themselves D. They care more about their friends.15.This passage mainly tells us _. A. that people are all friends B. that people need friends C. how to

27、get to know friends D. how to name a place.第二节：七选五（ 共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选入能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard. 16 Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.My mother has been t

28、eaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon. 17She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times. 18Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working ev